LCI Law > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile

LCI Law Offices

LCI Law
Dionysou 2
Kifissia
Greece

LCI Law > The Legal 500 Rankings

Greece > Shipping litigation Tier 2

Combining ‘deep legal knowledge and a commercial approach’, nascent commercial and shipping boutique LCI Law has quickly made in-roads into the market since establishing in May 2022, picking up new clients as well as leveraging existing relationships gained through the experience of the founding partners’ strong individual practices at their previous firm Ince & Co. Now also aided by a new office in London, the team provides a wide range of shipping disputes expertise in relation to contracts governed by both Greek and English law. Dual qualified managing partner Antonis Lagadianos heads up the English law litigation facet of the practice and has ‘impressive experience’ representing P&I Clubs and ship owners across a range of high-profile contractual disputes and casualty matters, and is noted for his ability to provide guidance not only on purely legal matters but also in a strategic context. George Iatridis co-heads the team alongside Lagadianos and is in charge of the Greek law part of the practice.

Practice head(s):

Antonis Lagadianos; George Iatridis

Other key lawyers:

Evangelos Catsambas; Anastasia Dola

Testimonials

‘They are client-oriented, efficient and cost-effective.’

‘They combine deep legal knowledge and a commercial approach.’

‘Antonis Lagadianos is a lawyer with impressive experience. He is always ready to respond to our queries and concerns, not only regarding the legal aspect of any matter but also as far as concerning the strategy that we will follow.’

Key clients

Danaos Corporation

Starbulk S.A.

Technomar Shipping Inc

Cyprus Sea Lines Co Ltd

TMS Bulkers

Navios Shipmanagement Inc.

Eurobulk Ltd

Equinox Maritime Ltd.

Indagro S.A.

Gard P & I (Bermuda) Ltd.

The UK Defence Club/UK P&I Club

The NorthStandard Club

Trithorn Bulk A/S

Gleamray Maritime Inc

Mystic Cruises

Louis Cruises

Naftomar

Attica/Blue Star Ferries

The London Club

Primebulk Shipmanagement Ltd

Work highlights

Greece > Dispute resolution Tier 4

Described as an ‘experienced and commercially minded’ outfit, LCI Law routinely acts on behalf of companies in the shipping, construction, and retail sectors, handling all aspects of litigation and arbitration. The practice is well equipped to handle cases involving both Greek and English law. Team co-head Antonis Lagadianos frequently represents clients before the courts in shipping litigation governed by English law; he is also skilled in mediation and settlement negotiations. Fellow co-head George Iatridis has vast experience in managing complex shipping disputes under Greek law. Eleni Skoufari brings in-depth knowledge in commercial and corporate claims to the table.

Practice head(s):

Antonis Lagadianos; George Iatridis

Other key lawyers:

Evangelos Catsambas; Eleni Skoufari; Anastasia Dola Tsatsos

Testimonials

‘Eleni Skoufari is an extremely shrewd litigator, who is familiar with international litigation practices, and an accomplished case and client manager.’

‘Very knowledgable individuals, client friendly and with excellent pricing.’

‘Experienced and commercially minded.’

‘This practice is unique since it combines experience with commerciality and low costs.’

‘Hands on, knowledgeable, available.’

‘The team has an excellent understanding of international commercial and shipping disputes and is able to handle complex cases.’

‘Antonis Lagadianos is the partner that stands out within the firm. He has an exceptional knowledge of international commercial and shipping disputes, and he is at ease when handling very complex cases involving various jurisdictions.’

‘Antonis Lagadianos is able to provide very accurate and innovative tactical and strategic guidance in complex cases.’

Key clients

Danaos Corporation

Starbulk S.A.

Technomar Shipping Inc

Cyprus Sea Lines Co Ltd

TMS Bulkers

Navios Shipmanagement Inc.

Eurobulk Ltd

Equinox Maritime Ltd.

Indagro S.A.

Gard P & I (Bermuda) Ltd.

The UK Defence Club/UK P&I Club

Trithorn Bulk A/S

Mystic Cruises

Louis Cruises

Naftomar

Attica/Blue Star Ferries

Birkenstock GmbH

Travelport Group

SNFCC

Del Monte International GmbH

Clorox Group

LCI Law > Firm Profile

LCI Law’s partners have around 170 years of combined experience at reputable national and international law firms handling all types of commercial disputes and transactional/contractual work, including maritime disputes and ship casualties. The firm’s legal team offers its clients excellent value with world-class legal support across multiple disciplines.

Main areas of practice and international work
The five partners and eight additional fee-earners are based in Athens.

Recent significant works include:

  • The Star Polaris – a reported High Court decision concerning whether lost profit can be claimed as a ‘consequential loss’ under a shipbuilding contract. Antonis Lagadianos and Evangelos Catsambas
  • The Eleni P, a reported High Court decision concerning when the time charterer does/does not pay hire follow seizure and detention of the vessel by pirates. Evangelos Catsambas
  • Acted for the buyers of two containerships which were under construction in a substantial dispute concerning the quality of the building works following the discovery of serious welding defects leading to the cancellation of the contracts. Antonis Lagadianos & Anastasia Dola
  • Handled the Norman Atlantic high-profile case arising from a fire on board a ferry boat in the Adriatic Sea after sailing from Greece. George Iatridis
  • Advising shipowners in connection with the pooling arrangements of a private fleet of bulk carrier vessels. Ioanna Dimopoulou
  • Acted for the owners of a Capesize bulk carrier in an indemnity claim against time charterers following the collision of the vessel with a bunkering barge which caused significant pollution and substantial claims against the owners. Antonis Lagadianos
  • Acting for a shipowner in a multi-million dispute with the cargo owners following a ship casualty concerning the recoverability of losses in general average and calculation of the ship’s contributory value. Evangelos Catsambas
  • Handled the Sea Diamond high-profile Greek case arising from the sinking of a passenger ferry at Santorini, Greece. George Iatridis
  • Acting for the successful buyers in a distressed asset purchase from an EU-based private equity fund. Ioanna Dimopoulou
  • Acting for owners in a very substantial claim against charterers concerning a vessel cargo hold explosion during a sea voyage caused by the shipment of undeclared dangerous cargoes. Antonis Lagadianos
  • Acting for the owners of three vessels in multi-jurisdictional enforcement proceedings against their defaulting charterers. Antonis Lagadianos
  • Acting for the buyers of newbuilding ice-classed bulk carrier vessels in connection with the shipbuilding contracts, delivery documentation and the vessels’ registration under the buyers’ flag(s) of choice. Ioanna Dimopoulou
  • Involved with a series of O.W. Bunker cases resulting in The Res Cogitans test case going to the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 2016. Evangelos Catsambas & Anastasia Dola
  • Acted in a case concerning fraudulent bills of lading where a worldwide freezing injunction was obtained for the vessel’s owners and handled the multi-jurisdictional aspects arising out of this. Antonis Lagadianos & Anastasia Dola
  • Acting for the subsidiaries of a U.S.-listed company growing their fleet through several cross-border sale and lease-back transactions in the Far East. Ioanna Dimopoulou
  • Advising the in-house legal team of a group of oil refineries and terminals on a wide range of transactional and contentious matters. Ioanna Dimopoulou

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Antonis Lagadianos alagadianos@lci.law +30 211 1078 505
Evangelos Catsambas ecatsambas@lci.law +30 211 1078 507
George Iatridis giatridis@lci.law +30 211 1078 506